EPA Fines Red Star Yeast Company LLC in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations

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EPA Fines Red Star Yeast Company LLC in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations October 30, 2023 Contact Information Ben Washburn (washburn.ben@epa.gov) 816-518-4154 LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 30, 2023) – Red Star Yeast Company LLC in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will pay $37,705 in civil penalties and purchase emergency response equipment for local responders to resolve

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Federal investigation recovers $115K in wages, liquidated damages for 35 Austin grounds maintenance workers denied overtime

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Employer name:                Allandale Lawn & Landscape Inc. Investigation site:           2507 Twin Oaks Drive                                                    Austin, TX 78757        

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Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Violations result in Fines for Several Businesses in New Jersey and New York

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Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Violations result in Fines for Several Businesses in New Jersey and New York October 30, 2023 Contact Information Carlos Vega (vega.carlos@epa.gov) (646) 988-2996 NEW YORK (October 30, 2023) - In four separate enforcement agreements the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken action against several corporate entities operating in New Jersey, New

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US Department of Labor announces September impact inspections at 9 mines in 7 states identified more than 120 safety, health violations

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 9 mines in 7 states in September 2023, issuing 123 violations.Begun after a 2010 explosion killed 29 miners in West Virginia at the Upper Big Branch Mine, monthly impact inspections are conducted at mines that merit increased agency

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US Department of Labor finds New Jersey Dairy Queen operator violated federal child labor, wage regulations at four locations

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Employers’ names:   Konstantine Menegatos, Dairy Queen franchisee operating four New Jersey locations:Bubbles and Cream LLC, 234 Park Ave., RutherfordShakes and Cakes LLC West Milford, 259 Marshall Hill Road, West MilfordSprinkles and Cones LLC, 13 Kinderkamack Road, EmersonSummer Beach Inc., 827 12th Ave., BelmarInvestigation findings: Investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found

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